Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator manages and assists in the compilation of estimates for various projects, ensuring cost accuracy and providing appropriate responses to Owners' requirements while maintaining a high level of professionalism in estimating. Reports to the SBU Executive or Chief Estimator as directed.

Responsibilities

• Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
• Ensures “Constructing with Integrity” through honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
• Prepares estimates and supplementary information for potential projects.
• Reads, understands, and offers improvements to contract documents (plans, specifications, and addenda).
• Provides Value-Engineering and Life-Cycle cost options for review.
• Performs quantity take-offs, organizes, prices, and analyzes information.
• Understands the broader scope of preconstruction services beyond cost estimating.
• Works with Architects and Owners, providing leadership in the preconstruction process and demonstrating best practices.
• Solicits bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Creates listings of appropriate contacts for specific projects.
• Communicates with subcontractors and suppliers to clarify pricing information.
• Determines the suitability and competitive stance of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepares and analyzes estimate formats in areas such as general conditions, general bidding, quantity takeoffs, and bid analysis.
• Responsible for the preparation of bid proposals for submittal.
• Attends Owner meetings during estimate development.
• Prepares detailed schedules for proposed projects.
• Initiates various special projects related to estimating and guides staff toward their completion.
• Creates schematic plans or sketches to illustrate approach and strategy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction-related field or equivalent education and experience.
• Over seven years’ experience in estimating commercial construction projects, with competence in hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual estimating.
• Sufficient knowledge of all construction systems and disciplines, including mechanical and electrical, to complete comprehensive cost estimates without assistance.
• Good working knowledge of self-performed concrete construction.
• Experience in estimating at all stages of design: conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction documents.
• Understands and utilizes proven estimating and bidding strategies.
• Fully understands and practices the principles of Target Value Design.
• Ability to utilize the latest estimating software, including Destini Estimator, BlueBeam, Assemble, and other relevant tools.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and coordinate team members.
• Maintains integrity and adheres to organizational policies in job-related activities.
• Proficient in operating office equipment, including computers, printers, phones, copiers, and fax machines.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of construction practices, methods, trends, and crew data.
• Working knowledge of Revit and Primavera systems.

Pay

The full salary range for this position is $150,000 to $180,000. This position is eligible for a target bonus.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Family Support
• Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid time off
• Time Away Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Group Legal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us

Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential. Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.

The STO Building Group family of companies includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review, and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization.